{"id":14134,"date":"2023-12-29T16:32:35","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T15:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sculptureclinic.es\/blog\/bichectomy-what-it-is-and-what-its-for\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T11:41:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T10:41:58","slug":"bichectomy-what-it-is-and-what-its-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sculptureclinic.es\/en\/blog\/bichectomy-what-it-is-and-what-its-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Bichectomy: What It Is and What It’s For"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Patients who wish to have a more sculpted face with more defined angles turn to the extraction of Bichat’s fat pads. This surgery has become one of the most popular, but what is bichectomy and what is this procedure for? Below, we give you all the details you need to know.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Bichectomy is a surgical procedure in which a small incision is made inside the mouth and fat pads (known as Bichat’s balls or pouches) are removed to improve facial features. The result in the patient, by having a more elongated face, is improved aesthetics as well as self-esteem and confidence.<\/p>\n

Defined and harmonious features are often a request from our patients. It’s true that every face is beautiful in its own way, but defined and refined features, while maintaining proportion and naturalness, are a highly sought-after and desired characteristic today.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, nowadays there are very safe interventions for this. Specifically bichectomy, which is a simple and quick surgery with predictable results, as long as a thorough study and accurate diagnosis are carried out beforehand.<\/p>\n

In the context of facial surgeries, bichectomy is among those with the highest demand. Thanks to the removal of Bichat’s fat pads, more refined and defined features are achieved. The face changes<\/a> and loses that rounded appearance that some people are not satisfied with.<\/p>\n

This surgery is for both men and women. It can be performed in less than an hour and recovery is quick.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The removal of Bichat’s pouches or bichectomy is the recommended procedure for both men and women <\/span>to reduce the size of their faces and make them thinner and more angular. <\/b><\/p>\n

A surgeon performs the operation by making a small incision on the inside of the patient’s cheeks, which is then retracted to expose the fat layer and remove the necessary amount. Finally, the incisions are sutured.<\/p>\n

The surgery takes approximately 45 minutes to one hour. It is performed on an outpatient basis and normally under general anesthesia and sedation when it’s a single procedure.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t

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For patients with round faces and no defined angles, bichectomy is a surgery that offers more defined cheeks and a more sculpted face. Let’s see what other advantages this procedure provides:<\/p>\n

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Aesthetic and functional improvements<\/span><\/h3>\n

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One of the main benefits of bichectomy is achieving a defined facial contour. This is achieved by removing the Bichat fat pads, which immediately slims the cheeks and gives the face a more harmonious appearance, more aesthetically pleasing and a more defined facial structure where the cheekbones and chin stand out.<\/p>\n

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Bichectomy also makes the face look more elongated and streamlined. Additionally, in round or square-shaped faces the patient will see their face more balanced.<\/p>\n

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In addition to the aesthetic aspect, removing Bichat’s fat pads from the mouth can help improve chewing. These fat deposits, especially if they are large, can interfere with chewing, and removing them facilitates the process. It has also been observed that after a bichectomy, patients with bruxism experience improvement in this condition.<\/p>\n

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